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ANAHEIM

Citizens meeting: The Anaheim Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections and Community Involvement will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Ponderosa Family Resource Center, 2100 Haster St. Speakers include the Orange County registrar of voters, the Anaheim city clerk and the assistant city manager for Vista. Information:
anaheim.net/CACElections.

Sarah Tully

714-704-37
93 stully@ocregister.com

BREA

Spend money, make money: A contract for lobbying services in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., has been renewed by the City Council. The deal with Townsend Public Affairs is for $124,000 over two years. The firm has worked on behalf of the city since 2007, working to pass city-backed legislation and facilitating meetings between city leaders and state and federal politicians.

Douglas Morino

714-704-3719 dmorino@ocregister.com

BUENA PARK

Honored: The City Council last week honored 55-year resident Isadore Birch for his role in the 1944 storming of France by the Allies. Birch served with the Army's 29th Infantry Division and earned the Bronze Star Medal. More recently, the French government awarded him the Croix de Guerre for heroism, leading to his recognition by the council.

Michael Mello

714-704-3796 mmello@ocregister.com

CYPRESS

Volunteers wanted: The Cypress Festival Association is looking for volunteers, vendors and sponsors to participate in this year's festival, scheduled for July 27 at Oak Knoll Park. Forms are available at the Festival website,
cypressfestival.com.

Michael Mello

714-704-3796 mmello@ocregister.com

FULLERTON

Musicians gather: Musicians who perform at venues throughout the city will showcase their talents at 7 p.m. Monday at the Main Library's Osborne Auditorium. The library is at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. Information: 714-738-6326.

Lou Ponsi

714-704-37
30 lponsi@ocregister.com

GARDEN GROVE

Safety: Residents are invited to a free “Family Safety Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 2 at the Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford Ave. The event will feature information on earthquake preparedness, CPR tips. bicycling rules, a puppet show, free burgers and some prizes. An RSVP is required: Jeanne.tran@sen.ca.gov or 714-558-4400. Presentations will be made in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Roxana Kopetman

714-796-7
829 rkopetman@ocregister.com

LA HABRA

Ambassadors: The La Habra City School District created the Ambassador Program in an effort to build a positive school environment through student leadership. The yearlong youth leadership program provides students with opportunities to develop team-building and communication skills. Information:
lahabraschools.org.

Jessica Rubio

714-704-3794 jrubio@ocregister.com

LA PALMA

Battle of the Bands: It's time to tighten your guitar strings for the 12th annual Battle of the Bands. Bands must turn in applications no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 5 to the La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker St. The event will be on May 4 at the Central Park Pavilion, 7821 Walker St. A cash prize and an opportunity to perform at La Palma Days will be awarded to the winner. Applications are available at the Community Center. Information: 714-690-3350.

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast: The guest speaker at Stanton's fourth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be Erin Runnion, founder of the Joyful Child Foundation, which works to prevent crimes against children. The breakfast will be 7:30 to 9 a.m. on March 20 at the Grand Plaza Hotel, 12021 Harbor Blvd. in Garden Grove. The deadline to RSVP is March 14. Information and RSVP: 714-890-4270.

Rebecca Kheel

714-704-
3771 rkheel@ocregister.com

WESTMINSTER

Scam: City officials are warning customers of a telephone scam in which imposters demand payment for allegedly late electricity bills. Scammers are calling Southern California Edison customers to demand payment for bills supposedly past due under threat of having their household electricity shut down. The imposters ask customers to send the payments through a prepaid cash card. Customers suspecting a fraudulent call should ask for the caller's name, department and phone number, according to a news release. If the caller refuses to provide the information, customers should hang up and report the incident to the police or to Edison at 800-655-4555.

Peter Pham

714-796-7829 rkopetman@ocregister.com

YORBA LINDA

Have a green thumb?: The city and Yorba Linda Disposal/Republic Services will co-host a free compost giveaway from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on March 2 at Yorba Linda High School, 19900 Bastanchury Road. Participants must bring containers and provide proof of Yorba Linda residency. Info: 714-238-3300.

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